The old ‘bounce test’ for testing shock absorbers doesn’t apply to struts-a severely worn strut will pass that test with flying colors. Instead, you have to rely on physical inspection and a road test ...

CARS.COM — Your car’s struts are a vital part of its suspension system. They are structural in nature, and they are mounted to the top of the car’s chassis. Struts come down through the chassis and ...

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Perhaps you're on your way to buy a new car, and you may not know it yet, but a suspension is just as important as other key components, such as the engine, powertrain, and braking system. Top ...

The terms "shock" and "strut" are often colloquially used to refer to the same part, perhaps because they both operate within a car's suspension apparatus. Structurally, however, they are distinctly ...

When Ford was developing the Fox Mustang in the 1970s, its objective was an aerodynamic handler that would enjoy a good relationship with both drive and the road. Ford did a good job of connecting ...

However, conventional wisdom has it that for performance cars a double wishbone set up is a better solution so why have so many manufacturers of sporting machinery kept the faith with the MacPherson ...

On many vehicles with strut-type suspension designs, the front struts (which include the springs and shock absorbers) are mounted with bearings or bearing plates that serve as the upper pivot points ...